Convention Shapes South Dakota Highway Route Decision
A Mitchell gathering of 32 towns debated the Sioux Falls to Rapid City highway. A nine member committee will study northern and southern paths, visit towns, and report within ten days for a final vote at a future convention.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Rapid City
Sioux Walls
Salem
Solapid City
Alexandria
Hest
Henry. Heinvicks
Rapid
Charles Tidrick
Chamberlain
J. L. Meisch
Tug Wilson
Martin “Johnson
Kadoka
Uts
Salém
S. Ii. Lee
Black Hills
Stransky
Commissioner iDeets
Deets
Minneapolis
Issenhuth
Ben Woods
Pennington County
Wood
Cheyenne River
Wasta
Creston
Milwaukee Road
Sioux Falls voters back current five man commission and court
Sioux Falls warders upheld the existing five member city commission by 1320 to 541 and approved a municipal court by 1304 to 540. Supporters of a three member commission framed the issue as a recall attempt without charges.
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Sioux
S. D
Sioux Malls
Ciy
Packers Case Goes to Jury After Ruling
Federal Judge Carpenter overruled the Packers defense motion for an instructed verdict. The defense was ordered to present its evidence and the jury will determine the guilt or innocence of the ten accused men.
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Chicago
Carpenter
Meridian road funds grow in South Dakota counties
State Engineer Lea returns from a Salem meeting as momentum builds for the Meridian road. McCook County farmers raise 200 dollars per mile for 31 miles of the route crossing the county. Townships and Lake County groups pledge cash and labor for about 30 miles of the highway. A Madison meeting is planned to discuss progress with the engineer.
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Mccook County
Lake County
Perry Mitchell Township
Meolien
A. L. Vaughn
Burroughs
Court House
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Quick Health
A promotional note claims nineteen miles per second is the earth’s motion and asserts the pills cause no griping or distress while improving health and mood. Available for 25 cents at Diehl & Brown.
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Space
Local notes from Ethan scenes of theft and social events
A train loaded with track left Ethan for Chicago on Saturday with several cars attributed to Tobin Livesay Schoenfelder Mick and others. Elderly Mr T M Vans is gravely ill, Dr Warne from Mitchell attending. Community reports include social events at the M SK church and a Locent social at Mrs Rosenquist, plus various visits, birthdays, and a looming auction near town.
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Dimock
Huhan
M. Sk. Church
O. M. Rosenquest
Ed Adams
Adams
Helen Lammon
Enterprise Office
Jank McPherson
Missouri
John Truitt
South Dakota
Jacob Fergen
Parkston
Matt Lchmitz
Mary Tobin
Mitchell
C. Mutziger
Georgio Tobey
Harry
Young Merchants Forming New City Business Club Then Banquet Held
A group of 31 young businessmen gathered at the Widmann hotel for a banquet to discuss forming a younger member driven organization aligned with the Commercial Club. Elected officers include W H Broadbent president and D T Becker vice president, with plans for a second banquet and a constitution by March 21.
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Widmann
Yeelinge
HH. Lt. McDonald
O. B.wells
Dr. Delaney
R. E. Satterlee
Sid W. Smith
Ray L. Branson
Mr. Satterlee
W. H. Broadbent
D. T. Becker
O. B. Wells
H. L. McDonald
Dr. McDonald
Messrs. Wells
Smith
Commercial Club
Mitchell
State issues $500000 revenue warrants bids due March 20
Pierre, South Dakota. The state treasurer will receive bids up to March 20 for an issue of $500,000 revenue warrants to run one year. These will take up an issue due in April.
Ratlroad Officials Ousted in Missouri Pacific Vote
St Louis based Missouri Pacific annual directorate election ousts Miller of New York from the board upon request of President Bush. Jacob H Metcalfe of New York named to the directorate in place.
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St. Louis
County Commissioners Proceedings March 9 1912
Davison County records reflect refunds abatements and road surveys. Parties include Frank Shepard Lyman County A. L Vaughn and A. J. Annis with actions on polls road taxes and bridge petitions. The Board authorized surveys, delayed adjournments, and approved numerous bills and abatements.
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Board of County Commissioners
Frank Shepard
Braceys Addition
IF. W. Bailey
Lyman County
van Eps
Seid
Good Roads
Local Residents Converse About Week in Vermillion Parkston Mitchell
Mrs. J W Bryant and Mrs Z L Tiow visit relatives in Vermillion Parkston and Mitchell while several locals travel for meetings and errands. The crowd includes J W Craig of Tulare and Thomas Tift joining partner Hol Doak in a barber shop venture. Myrtle Lull wed Nicholas Lingscheidt at a Mitchell home, and Bore Goreson’s funeral occurred near town the same day.
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Will MelKeehan
Illinois
Jerry Phelps
Soliie Nolr
Gus Strand
A. J. Annis
Mitchell
Joe Weejpe
Henry Thompson
Wliphus Tobey
Stickney
Tony Jleck
Canada
Lizzie Clement
W. H. Trow
Parkston
Mytile Lull
Wihan
George Doane
Nicholas Lingscheidt
Myrtle
Bryan urges radical plan for Ohio government recall
William J. Bryan told the Ohio constitutional convention that initiative would give people absolute control of government. He urged recall of all officers, direct election of Senators, and reforms including employer liability law, workers compensation, a state income tax, franchise taxation, and regulation of monopolies.
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Columbus
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Ileaked
Democatic nominees take shape in Aberdeen area race
Aberdeen bank president Frank Gannon announces candidacy for state treasurer. Other northern candidates include Fremont Stewart for secretary of state, Major Campbell Boyd Barrett for congress, and J. P. Creal for state auditor. Dr. H A Tomlinson to address Aberdeen on public health and tuberculosis prevention.
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Aberdeen
Frank BE. Cannon
First National Bank of
Cannon
Gammon
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Fremont Stewart
Selby
Walworth County
Campbell Boyd Barrett
Congress
J. P. Creal
Sisseton
H. A. Tomlinson
St. Paul
Tomstinson
Tomlinson
Four Children Die As Farm House Fire Rages
A late night fire at the Jacques farm near Farwell destroys the house and four children perish. The parents barely escape after Mrs Jacques faints at a window and falls to the ground. Neighbors from Parnell and Artesian raise funds and aid for the bereaved family.
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Parnell
Artesian
Fear of General Strike Grips Coal Miners Here and Abroad
A widespread fear of a U.S. coal miners general strike mounts as coal prices rise and big firms stockpile. Meanwhile Welsh and Scotch operators join English leaders in talks with miners and Premier Asquith, signaling a possible settlement. In Aberdeen to Tacoma rail news, the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad advances toward full double tracking, with 1,761 miles remaining, as crews widen bridges and lay 90 pound steel along the route.
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New York City
United States
London
England
Asquith
Aberdeen
S. D
Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Hastings-Dakota
Thomas G. Strate
Minneapolis
M. D. Rhame
Groton
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Ethan
Mer TY
SHELL
Ratlroad
George
Phillips
George Phillips
Rome Township
Christiansen
I. M. Shirk
James S. Hunter
I. Hinders
D. Milne
Garfield Henline
C. T. Lyman
C.F. Lyman
O. H. Rudie
Green
H. Burnside
Rowley
Jenson
H. W. Burnside
Gleeson
Annis
American Book Co
Rinn & Co
Silver Burdette & Co
Speendiedlo
Felopibeion
Spreyehe
AG Soross
Mdse
Spon
Welch & Stone
W. J. Hooper
Mitchell Power Co
R. A. Zangle
A. J. Curtis
Coxe
Chas. A. Bower
Jno
Mitchell Clarion
Nohr
Geo. H. Roe
J. W. Bryant
Libertros. & Craig
Percival Go
Gallagneny
C.F
Libert Bros. & Craig
County Poors
Green’s
Cguess
Geo, Austin
ISU Loreto
Kielk
Joe Berg Shoe Co
Muse
C. i. Vermilyes Pat
G. A. Vermilye
Ll. Hanneman
Mdee
TSH
Fowler Electric Co
C. A. Anderson
Clerk's
Sons
Tees
Turner Produce Co
Perry Mitchell
Peter Jordan
Rome
Com
Martin Gleeson
Mitchell Boiler and Méehine Co
John Hendrickson
Jne. Swenson
Union Township
Com. J. C. Lehman
Com. Lehman
Will Tsechitley
Permanent School Fund
J. Blenkiron
Sioner
J. Curtis
Coats Awolke Sre
State of
Davison
R. A. Zanegle
Davison County
Brvan
Frank Gannon
Walworthman
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